Among the most highly prized foods in the world parma ham uses pigs raised in a restricted area around parma the pigs are fed on the whey left over from making parmesan which ensures an exceptionally sweet meat this particular parma ham is certified organic has been cured for 20 months in these 70 gram packs the ham is thinly sliced and ready to serve as anti pasto for wrapping fish or simply in a panino to create prosciutto di parma the pigs have to be raised in a restricted area around